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We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic qualified transport planner to join our team.
Leading the Sustainable Transport team, you will be responsible ensuring we are delivering safer, healthier, and greener travel, for all our communities.
Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Transport Highways and Climate, you will be a dynamic and motivated individual who will oversee the development of the council's vision of a net-zero carbon transport network, making greener transport a more natural choice for travel.
You will be responsible for advising, supporting, developing, and mentoring staff including management support. You will manage the commissioning and drafting of transport studies, strategies and assessments. As well as supporting the Head of Sustainable Transport Highways and Climate to actively engage in the monitoring, reporting and delivery of performance outcomes.
You will also need to be a team player, working with internal and external stakeholders across multiple projects and working closely with the other members of the team as well as officers within other teams to deliver a range of Transport Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport Projects.
You will be highly motivated, with a flexible approach and an eagerness to develop existing competencies as well as attaining new skills.
You will need to be educated to degree level with a recognised professional qualification.
What We Offer
Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon's world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you'll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.
At Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.
We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.
Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working.
The role benefits from hybrid working with at least 3 days a week at the Civic Centre in Morden.
There are great transport links to the Civic Centre, with the Morden Northern Line Underground Station very close by, with travel into central London taking just 25 minutes. We are also a 10-minute walk from Morden Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations.
Please see our why work for us page on our website for more information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you Work for Merton : Working for us | Merton Council
Closing date for all applications is 27th August 2025